Have you signed up for SBMU yet? I’m going, and last month I told you all about why. I hope you’ll join us – you’ve got until August 29th to get the early birdie deal. Go on! I’ll wait. (Jennifer is even helping you find airfare deals to get there.)
Done? ok!
So why am I posting again? Because whether you’re going or not, your biz might just be right for sponsorship of this super event. You’ve got a tight knit audience of small and medium business owners and decision makers that might just need to do business with you. And I’m a big proponent of sponsorships that do what they’re supposed to do: connect great businesses with the people who need them to solve problems and might not find them any other way. (We all know it’s a big pond out there…)
In particular, SBMU is putting on a speed networking event as part of their activities that benefits COSI, the Center of Science and Industry in Columbus. 100% of the proceeds from the tickets and silent auction go to COSI’s Community Access program that provides tickets to the center for low income and at-risk families. And the event is open to the public, so beyond just connecting with SBMU groupies, you’re reaching out to the Columbus community. My love for a good cause runs deep, so I hope you’ll give it a look.
Can your company be a sponsor? Benefits include logos, links, and mentions in Search Engine Guide and Small Business Brief Weekly Newsletters, email connections with conference attendees, a chat with the charity networking event attendees to let them know about you and what you’re up to, and the best part: admission to the conference. Go here and have a look at the sponsor packet to see if this or another SBMU sponsorship might be a good outreach for you.
(Note that I mean outreach, not just any old marketing buy. You’re reaching and communicating with a savvy audience that’s dedicated to investing in their business and in relationships. And you’ll get to connect with them personally.)
If you think your company might be a fit, or you know someone who might, drop the Unleashed team a note.
I can’t wait to absorb and learn and network and surely have some fun. See you in Columbus!